KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — NASA crews need to inspect the Artemis 1 rocket for any serious storm damage.
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The agency did not roll back the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket ahead of Hurricane Nicole.
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The new rocket can withstand 85 mph winds.
NASA said peak wind gusts in the area reached 82 mph.
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So far, crews have only found minor damage.
NASA is hoping to launch the Artemis mission early Wednesday morning.
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